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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1948
Page
2
A Rockport breakfast feature presents orange bread from Mrs Ralph D. Mitin with honey and orange rind and a citrusy bake. The article shifts to Texas coast concerns over foot and mouth disease impact on cattle and fisheries, government programs, graft, a new marine lab, and regional politics and oil wealth.
Charles C. Gibson of 809 Buchanan was elected district commander at the closing session of the American Legion convention in Pampa. He succeeds G. F. Sanders of Childress. George Broome of 100 Harrison was named state commander candidate for the coming year, to be decided in September at Corpus Christi. Other district officers include Mrs. Harry E. Campfield Sr of Canyon as Ladies Auxiliary president, Mrs. Bill Hesken of Pampa as Auxiliary vice president, and Victor Kern of Nazareth as district vice-commander. Dr. George O. Pratt of Vet Administration Hospital and James R. Gleaton of Stamford spoke on preparedness and memorial services. The 40 & 8 held a district meeting with 18 new members and a stag banquet for 90 attendees.
A 110 member petit jury is scheduled to report tomorrow morning to the 47th District Court. Judge Henry B. Bishop fixes 9:00 a.m. as reporting time for panel members while District Attorney Lloyd King had not yet announced the case to be called for trial. News-Globe Want Ads Get Results.
In this humorous exchange Norton Spryde and a companion discuss sunburn and back pain as they joke about medical cures advertised for sinus relief. The sunburned man laments the blisters on his back while the other jokes about writing medical scrawl and suggests seeing a physician.
Colonel Dow will address Amarillo on UMT legislation at 8 o clock in the College Auditorium, sponsored by the Officer Reserve Corps. Lt. Col. Wit Was will be principal speaker. 17 to 20 year old youths participate in a post program. Howard Dill band director will lead the Amarillo College band.
The Supreme Court let stand a Circuit Court decision affirming Negroes’ right to vote in South Carolina Democratic primaries. Richland County party officials argued the party is a voluntary association beyond state control, but the court declined to review, signaling wider implications for southern voting rights.
Final rites for Mrs John H Shaffer, 70, were to be held at 2 PM in N S Griggs & Sons Chapel with Rev Phil H Gates officiating. She died at her daughter’s South Gate home after a year in California. Surviving husband, three daughters, three sons, three brothers, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial in Liano Cemetery.
Raywayne Chaney of Pantex Wil, an Amarillo youth, was beaten and robbed last Saturday in the Pierce Fillmore alley. He was hospitalized Saturday afternoon with head and facial injuries and released today after recovery. Chaney says two men robbed him of about 35 to 40 dollars. police have not identified the attackers. Chaney is 18 years old.
Judge Gee will hear an appeal of a wine and beer license denial by County Judge E O Northcutt. Mrs Gray sought a wine and beer permit for Gray's Drive Inn at 1107 Grand. appeal filed with 108th District Court with a hearing set for 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Perry Burks city tax assessor collector announced that evaluations of new construction will be completed by May 1 for tax purposes. Ehrenborg Company representatives from Dallas were in Amarillo to begin the evaluations with Ray Green remaining to finish the work. The completed assessments will be added to the tax rolls.
Mayor Lawrence Hagg reports backing from state officials and business leaders for a dam on the Canadian near Amarillo. Gov Beauford Jester and Col E V Spence join the push, with West Texas Chamber of Commerce backing and U S officials in Washington to study the project. The dam would supply water, aid irrigation and flood control, with drainage greater than Conchas Dam. Estimated costs near Amarillo not yet set.
The state Soil Conservation Board met this morning at the Amarillo Hotel with S. J. Payne W. W. Cardwell J. P. Martin C. M. Caraway and H. K. Fawcett absent as chairman. Visitors included H. N. Nichols Knox Parr Art Brasley Y. Marshall J. A. L. Lyles and state conservationists. The inspection tour covered Bushland Experiment Station Tas cosa Dalhart Texline Stratford and Plainview.
Kansas City doctors claim a reducible rupture device with no straps or belts holds rupture up and in. Readers may test the invention 30 days and receive a $3.50 truss at no cost. If unsatisfied, return while keeping the truss. Write Physician's Appliance Co. 1424 Koch Bldg Main St Kansas City Mo for details.
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